===Ideal Factors for an Innovation district===
Here, I will try to break down measurable ways of understanding how an area fulfills the requirements of an innovation district
Data needed is in '''bold'''
Optimize Land Use and Placemaking
Strategy as a City of Innovation
*Recognize and leverage the regional innovation context
*prioritize *What we currently have going for us as a city- who is here and how can we leverage them?***'''R&D Data''***'''Patent Data'''*Prioritize attention on city wide eco-system and development and networking**'''Current Government benefits to improve innovation ecosystem'''**What would we ideally have to attract business?
*Grow and support existing innovation firms and activity
*Manage externalities that arise
**'''Houston's risk preparedness'''
**'''Competition?'''
*Adapt through cycles
**'''Predictability of Houston's economy data?'''
Build the City's Innovation Brand
*''Leverage city DNA and expertise in promoting innovation''**Where is Houston at the forefront?
*Develop innovation brad as a broad identity and shared narrative
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*invite others to feel and experience the innovation culture